Beowulf is the most well-known epic poem of the Anglo-Saxon literature, sometimes regarded as the oldest text written in Old English. That's why scholars have been deeply interested in every inch of the manuscript, as it contains priceless information about its context, its social aspects and the language used when it was composed. This paper is going to focus on one of the social aspects in Beowulf: the role of women in the Anglo-Saxon society and in the poem itself. The centre of attention in Beowulf
Throughout history, men have dominated the important roles and objectified women. From the Anglo-Saxons in England to the modern world, women are socially, politically, and economically than men. In Beowulf, Wealhtheow and Grendel’s mother are two examples of women who seem to either enjoy their role in society or destroyed gender norms. They break the opinion of the time-- women being weak and passive and men being heros. Our society hasn’t advanced as much as it could have throughout the ages,
specific role in the poem. Some woman are cup-bearers and hostesses of the mead hall, such as Wealtheow and Hygod, while other woman, like Grendel’s mom have the role of monstrous characteristics .The women’s role of the time period, and social expectations for women are shown throughout the poem. Welhtheow is Hrothgar’s queen and the mother of his two sons. She shows the role of a traditional Anglo-Saxon woman in this time period. When we first see Welhtheow she is quickly goes into her role as being
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